Specification Document Updated 9-26-22~1.docx

Marc D. Smith Director

JB Pritzker Governor

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services DCFS PO23-165; Oleoresin Capsicum (O/C) Spray Small Purchase

DCFS PO23-165; Oleoresin Capsicum (O/C) Spray Small Purchase

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services 406 East Monroe Springfield, IL 62701 Issued September 21, 2022

Due:

3:00 PM Central Time October 4, 2022

1.0 Brief Description

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) seeks purchase 300 Oleoresin Capsicum (O/C) Spray to be issued to front line staff for defensive purposes while investigating child abuse and neglect; in accordance with 20 ILCS 505/21.6. The Department, in consultation with the Illinois State Police (ISP), has identified the minimum specifications listed below. The Agency intends to issue the spray, with quick release key chain, upon completion of training provided by ISP.

2.0 SPECIFICATIONS

We reserve the right to reject all offers or to reject individual offers for failure to meet any requirement. Winning vendor will be selected based on low quote total. To ensure consistency with current stock, a sample will be required from the apparent low bidder before the award will be completed.

Bidders must provide with their bid submission, a specification sheet or other suitable documentation which shall include, at a minimum, Brand Name, Model Name, and Specifications for the products quoted. This must be of sufficient detail to enable the DCFS to determine whether the product offered to the DCFS meets our requirements as stated in this Bid. This information must be provided at a minimum in the (Alternative Description) section, and as needed, supplemented by information a Bidder attaches to their Bid.

2.2 OLEORESIN CAPSICUM (O/C) SPRAY MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS:

1.5oz with holster/pouch:

· ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) in a water-based solution

· The major Capsaicin content must be .2 percent

· The (OC) must be Non-Flammable

· The (OC) must be Non-Toxic

· The (OC) must be made from food grade ingredients

· The (OC) must be in a canister with a net weight of one and a half (1.5) ounces

· The (OC) must be discharged from the canister’s nozzle in a stream form with an effective range of no less than ten (10) to twelve (12) feet

· The (OC) canister must be capable of twenty (20) to twenty-five (25) short bursts

· holster/pouch must be included

· Inside Delivery cost must be factored into the price of each can/case

.69oz with Pocket Clip:

· ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)

· The major Capsaicin content must be minimum of .2 percent

· The (OC) must be Non-Flammable

· The (OC) must be Non-Toxic

· The (OC) must be made from food grade ingredients

· The (OC) must be in a canister with a net weight of one and a half (.69) ounces

· The (OC) must be discharged from the canister’s nozzle in a stream form with an effective range of no less than ten (10) to twelve (12) feet

· The (OC) canister must be capable of twenty (20) to twenty-five (25) short bursts

· Pocket Clip must be included

· Inside Delivery cost must be factored into the price of each can/case

2.4 DELIVERY

Orders must be received within 21 calendar days after receipt of the order.

Shipping address:

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Office of Procurement 406 E Monroe Station 470 Springfield IL 62701

Inside Delivery Required. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm; No Holiday Deliveries will be accepted.

2.5 INVOICING ADDRESS:

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Office of Procurement 406 E Monroe Station 470 Springfield IL 62701

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